Purchase of Kilns

September 18, 2026
INFORMAL WRITTEN QUOTE
IWQ #137725
Gwinnett County is soliciting competitive quotes from qualified suppliers for the Purchase of Kilns for the
Department of Parks and Recreation.
Quotes should be typed or submitted in ink and returned to the Attention of Casey Beauston, Purchasing
Associate III. Quotes should be received b y 3:00 P.M. on September 25, 2026, by email
casey.beauston@gwinnettcounty.com or sent to the Gwinnett County Financial Services - 2nd Floor -
Purchasing Division, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrencevi lle, Georgia 30046.
Questions regarding quotes should be directed to Casey Beauston, Purchasing Associate III, at
casey.beauston@gwinnettcounty.com or by calling 770-822-7995 no later than 3:00 P.M. on September
22, 2026. Quotes are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted. The written Quote documents
supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties.
Gwinnett County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs
or activities. Any requests for reasonable accom modations required by individuals to fully participate in
any open meeting, program or activity of Gwinnett County Government should be directed to the ADA
Coordinator, Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 770-822-8165.
Award will be made to the supplier submitting the lowest responsive and responsible quote. Gwinnett
County reserves the right to reject any or all quote s, to waive technicalities, and to make an award deemed
in its best interest. Quotes may be split or award ed in entirety. Gwinnett County reserves the option to
negotiate terms, conditions and pricing with the lo west responsive, responsible bidder(s) at its discretion.
We look forward to your quote and appreciate your interest in Gwinnett County.
Casey Beauston, CPPB
Purchasing Associate III
The following pages should be returned with your quote: Quote Schedule, Pages 4-5
References, Page 6

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POTTERY KILN - MINIMUM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The County is soliciting quotes for the furnishing and delivery of new electric pottery kilns for Lenora Park
Community Recreation Center. The kiln shall meet or exceed the following minimum specifications:
1. Kiln - Brand: L&L Kilns; Easy-Fire e28T-3, 208V, 3-Phase, or approved equivalent
* New electric pottery kiln suitable for pottery/ceramic firing applications.
* Maximum firing temperature: Cone 10 / 2,350 degreesF maximum
* Electrical requirements: 208 Volt, 3-Phase
* Operating amperage: approximately 39.8 amps
* Electrical service: 50-amp breaker required
* Plug/receptacle: NEMA 15-50, or equivalent configuration compatible with the required electrical service
* Kiln shall include all standard controls and components necessary for safe and normal operation.
* Kiln shall be suitable for installation and operation in a community recreation/ceramics facility.
2. Kiln Furniture Package
The kiln shall include a complete furniture package consisting of, at minimum:
* Eight (8) half-round ceramic shelves, approximately 25-1/2 inches, 3/4-inch thick.
* Six (6) each of 1/2-inch, 1-inch, 2-inch, 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch-high square ceramic posts,
approximately 1-1/2 inches square.
* One (1) pair of heat-resistant kiln gloves.
The furniture package shall provide sufficient shelving and stacking supports for normal pottery/ceramic
firing operations.
3. Kiln Ventilation System
* Include a compatible kiln ventilation/vent system designed for the proposed kiln.
* Vent system shall be suitable for the kiln's operating requirements.
* Electrical requirement for the vent system: 120 Volt.
* Ventilation system shall include all components necessary for proper installation and operation.
4. Accessories and Equipment
* All required kiln furniture, ventilation components, standard operating components, and accessories
necessary for a complete and operational installation shall be included in the quote.
* Any equipment or components required for safe operation that are not specifically listed above shall be
identified by the supplier.
5. Delivery
* Delivery shall be to:
Lenora Park Community Recreation Center
4515 Lenora Church Road
Snellville, GA 30039
* Quote price shall include delivery to the specified location. No assembly/installation needed from supplier.
* Delivery to the specified location will require liftgate service.
* Supplier shall specify anticipated delivery lead time following receipt of purchase order.

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6. Equivalent Products
* The use of brand name is not for restrictive purposes or to limit competition, but to assist suppliers in
determining the standard of quality and basis of design Gwinnett County is seeking. It shall be understood
that items equaling or surpassing the quality level are also acceptable. Gwinnett County shall be the sole
determinant of acceptability of all approved equivalents. It is the supplier's responsibility to prove equivalent
products equal or exceed the quality level of the product(s) specified.
7. Warranty
* Supplier shall provide the manufacturer's standard warranty for the kiln, controls, heating elements,
ventilation system, and associated components.
* Warranty terms and duration should be clearly stated with the quote.
8. Quote Response Requirements
Suppliers shall provide:
* Manufacturer and model number
* Complete technical specifications
* Electrical requirements
* Maximum firing temperature
* Kiln furniture/accessories included
* Ventilation system specifications
* Warranty information
* Delivery lead time (Delivery ARO)
* Total delivered price, including all applicable shipping/freight/liftgate charges and any other costs
necessary to provide a complete unit.

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR QUOTE DOCUMENT MAY RESULT IN QUOTE BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE.
QUOTE SCHEDULE
Delivery will be F.O.B. Destination, freight pre-paid and allowed to: Lenora Park, 4515 Lenora Church Road, Snellville, GA 30039
Item
Quantity Description MFG & NO. Delivery ARO Unit Price Total Price
#
Kiln Package, per attached specifications, or approved
1 2 EA $ $
equivalent
NOTE: Pricing MUST include all costs associated with this request, including delivery/lift gate service.
COMPANY NAME: ________________________________________________________________________________________

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR QUOTE DOCUMENT MAY RESULT IN QUOTE BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE.
QUOTE SCHEDULE CONTINUED
Certification of Non-Collusion in Quote Preparation
Signature Date
The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addenda, listed by number and date appearing on each:
Addendum No. Date Addendum No. Date
In compliance with the attached specifications and the Instructions for Vendors, the undersigned offers and agrees, within ninety (90) days of the date of quote opening,
to furnish any or all of the items upon which prices are quoted, at the price set opposite each item, delivered to the designated point(s) within the time specified in the fee
schedule. By submission of this quote, I understand that Gwinnett County uses Electronic Payments for remittance of goods and services. Vendors should select their
preferred method of electronic payment upon notice of award. For more information on electronic payments, please refer to the Electronic Payment information in the
Instructions for Vendors.
Legal Business Name
Complete Address
Does your company currently have a location within Gwinnett County? Yes No
Representative Signature Printed Name
Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR QUOTE DOCUMENT MAY RESULT IN QUOTE BEING
DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE.
REFERENCES
Gwinnett County requests a minimum of three (3) references where work of a similar size and scope has been
completed.
Note: References should be customized for each project, rather than submitting the same set of references
for every project bid. The references listed should be of similar size and scope of the project being bid on. Do
not submit a project list in lieu of this form.
1. Company Name
Brief Description of Project
Completion Date
Contract Amount $ Start Date
Contact Person Telephone
E-Mail Address
2. Company Name
Brief Description of Project
Completion Date
Contract Amount $ Start Date
Contact Person Telephone
E-Mail Address
3. Company Name
Brief Description of Project
Completion Date
Contract Amount $ Start Date
Contact Person Telephone
E-Mail Address
COMPANY NAME

FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL OF YOUR COMPANY FROM
COMMODITY LISTING.
IWQ #137725
Buyer Initials: CB
IF YOU DESIRE TO SUBMIT A "NO BID" IN RESPONSE TO THIS PACKAGE, PLEASE INDICATE BY
CHECKING ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS LISTED BELOW AND EXPLAIN.
Do not offer this product or service; remove us from your bidder's list for this
item only.
Specifications too "tight"; geared toward one brand or manufacturer only.
Specifications are unclear.
Unable to meet specifications
Unable to meet bond requirements
Unable to meet insurance requirements
Our schedule would not permit us to perform.
Insufficient time to respond.
Other
COMPANY NAME
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
SIGNATURE

GWINNETT COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES PURCHASING
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR VENDORS,
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
***ATTENTION***
FAILURE TO RETURN THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN SUBMITTAL BEING DEEMED
NON-RESPONSIVE AND AUTOMATIC REJECTION. THE COUNTY SHALL BE THE SOLE DETERMINANT
OF TECHNICALITY VERSUS NON-RESPONSIVE SUBMITTAL:
1. FAILURE TO USE COUNTY FEE SCHEDULE.
2. FAILURE TO RETURN OR ACKNOWLEDGE APPLICABLE COMPLIANCE/SPECIFICATION
SHEETS.
3. FAILURE TO RETURN OR ACKNOWLEDGE APPLICABLE ADDENDA.
4. FAILURE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION OR ALTERNATES OR EQUIVALENTS.
5. FAILURE TO PROVIDE BID BOND, WHEN REQUIRED, WILL RESULT IN SUBMITTAL BEING
DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND AUTOMATIC REJECTION. BID BONDS ARE NOT REQUIRED ON
ALL SOLICITATIONS. BOND REQUIREMENTS ARE CLEARLY STATED ON THE INVITATION
PAGE. IF CLARIFICATION IS NEEDED, CONTACT THE PURCHASING ASSOCIATE LISTED IN THE
INVITATION. IF BONDS ARE REQUIRED, FORMS WILL BE PROVIDED IN THIS SOLICITATION
DOCUMENT.
6. FAILURE TO PROVIDE CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT, WHEN REQUIRED, MAY
RESULT IN SUBMITTAL BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND REJECTED. THE
CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED ON ALL SOLICITATIONS. IF
CLARIFICATION IS NEEDED, CONTACT THE PURCHASING ASSOCIATE LISTED IN THE
INVITATION.
7. FAILURE TO PROVIDE AN ETHICS AFFIDAVIT WHEN REQUIRED MAY RESULT IN SUBMITTAL
BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND REJECTED. THE ETHICS AFFIDAVIT IS REQUIRED ON
ALL FORMAL SOLICITATIONS OVER $100,000.00. IF CLARIFICATION IS NEEDED, CONTACT
THE PURCHASING ASSOCIATE LISTED IN THE INVITATION.
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GWINNETT COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES PURCHASING
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR VENDORS,
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
I. PREPARATION OF SUBMITTAL
A. Each vendor shall examine the drawings, specifications, schedule, and all instructions. Failure to
do so will be at the vendor's risk, as the vendor will be held accountable for their submittal.
B. Each vendor shall furnish all information required by the solicitation form or document. Each
vendor shall sign the submittal and print or type his or her name on the fee schedule. The person
signing the submittal should initial erasures or other changes. An authorized agent of the vendor
must sign the submittal.
C. Fee schedule pricing should only have two decimal places unless otherwise stated. In the event
of a calculation error in total price, the unit pricing prevails.
D. Except for solicitations for the sale of real property, individuals, firms, and businesses seeking an
award of a Gwinnett County contract may not initiate or continue any verbal or written
communications regarding a solicitation with any County officer, elected official, employee, or
other County representative other than the Purchasing Associate named in the solicitation
between the date of the issuance of the solicitation and the date of the final award. The
Purchasing Director will review violations. If determined that such communication has
compromised the competitive process, the offer submitted by the individual, firm, or business
may be disqualified from consideration for award. Solicitations for the sale of real property may
allow for verbal or written communications with the appropriate Gwinnett County representative.
E. Sample contracts (if pertinent) are attached. These do NOT have to be filled out with the submittal
but are contained for informational purposes only. If awarded, the successful vendor(s) will be
required to execute these documents prior to County execution.
F. Effective July 1, 2013 and in accordance with the Georgia Illegal Immigration Reform
Enhancements for 2013, an original signed, notarized, and fully completed Contractor Affidavit
and Agreement should be included with vendor's submittal, if the solicitation is for the physical
performance of services for all labor or service contract(s) that exceed $2,499.99 (except for
services performed by an individual who is licensed pursuant to Title 26, Title 43, or the State Bar
of Georgia). Failure to provide the Contractor Affidavit and Agreement with your submittal may
result in being deemed non-responsive and automatic rejection.
II. DELIVERY
A. Each vendor should state time of proposed delivery of goods or services.
B. Words such as "immediate", "as soon as possible," etc. should not be used. The known earliest
date or the minimum number of calendar days required after receipt of order (delivery A.R.O.)
should be stated. If calendar days are used, include Saturday, Sunday, and holidays in the number.
III. EXPLANATION TO VENDORS
Any explanation desired by a vendor regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation,
drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested by the question cutoff deadline stated in the
solicitation for a reply to reach all vendors before the deadline of the solicitation. Any information
given to a prospective vendor concerning a solicitation will be furnished to all prospective vendors as
an addendum to the solicitation if such information is necessary or if the lack of such information
would be prejudicial to uninformed vendors. The written solicitation documents supersede any verbal
or written communications between the parties. Receipt of addenda should be acknowledged in the
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GWINNETT COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES PURCHASING
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR VENDORS,
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
submittal. It is the vendor's responsibility to ensure they have all applicable addenda prior to their
submittal. This may be accomplished by contacting the assigned Purchasing Associate prior to the
submittal or visiting GwinnettCounty.com.
IV. SUBMISSION OF FORMAL OFFERS/SUBMITTALS
A. Formal bid and proposal submittals shall be enclosed in a sealed package or envelope, addressed
to the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division with the name of the vendor, the date and hour of
opening, and the solicitation number on the face of the package or envelope. Facsimile or emailed
submittals will not be considered. Any addenda should be enclosed in the sealed envelopes as
well.
B. ADD/DEDUCT: Add or deduct amounts indicated on the outside of the envelope are allowed and
will be applied to the lump sum amount. Amount shall be clearly stated and should be initialed by
an authorized representative.
C. Samples of items, when required, must be submitted within the time specified and, unless
otherwise specified by the County, at no expense to the County. Unless otherwise specified,
samples will be returned at the vendor's request and expense, if items are not destroyed by
testing.
D. Items offered must meet required specifications and must be of a quality that will adequately
serve the use and purpose for which intended.
E. Full identification of each item submitted, including brand name, model, catalog number, etc.
must be furnished to identify exactly what the vendor is offering. Manufacturer's literature may
be furnished, but vendor should not submit excessive marketing material.
F. The vendor must certify that items to be furnished are new and that the quality has not
deteriorated to impair its usefulness.
G. Unsigned submittals will not be considered except in cases where it is enclosed with other
documents that have been signed. The County will determine acceptability in these cases.
H. Gwinnett County is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax regarding goods and
services purchased directly by Gwinnett County. Vendors are responsible for federal excise tax
and sales tax, including taxes for materials incorporated in county construction projects. Vendors
should contact the State of Georgia Sales Tax Division for additional information. Agreements
were there is a cost-plus mark-up, mark-up will not be paid on taxes.
I. Information submitted by a vendor in the solicitation process shall be subject to disclosure after
the public opening in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act.
V. WITHDRAWAL DUE TO ERRORS
Vendors must give Gwinnett County Purchasing Division written notice within two (2) business days
of completion of the opening stating that they wish to withdraw their submittal without penalty for an
obvious clerical or calculation error. Submittal may be withdrawn from consideration if the price was
substantially lower then the other submittals due solely to a mistake therein, provided pricing was
submitted in good faith, and the mistake was a clerical mistake as opposed to a judgment mistake
and was due to an unintentional arithmetic error on an unintentional omission of a quantity of work,
labor, or material made directly in the compilation of the submittal. The unintentional arithmetic error
or omission can be clearly proven through inspection of the original work papers, documents, and
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